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Legislation introduced to expand opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses

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By River Region Times | Oct 9, 2024

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Rep. Barry Moore urges AG Garland to release January 6th IG report

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By River Region Times | Oct 4, 2024

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Rep. Barry Moore opposes continuing resolution extending funding through December

By River Region Times | Sep 25, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama has expressed his opposition to a continuing resolution that extends funding for the Biden-Harris Administration until December 20th. The congressman released a statement following his vote against the measure.

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Rep. Barry Moore supports sanctions on senior Chinese Communist Party leaders

By River Region Times | Sep 25, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama has voted in favor of the Stop CCP Act, a piece of legislation introduced by Rep. McClain from Michigan. The act mandates sanctions on all past and future members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s National Congress and their immediate family members.

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Rep. Barry Moore supports resolution on Afghanistan withdrawal accountability

By River Region Times | Sep 25, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore has expressed his support for H.Res.1469, a resolution aimed at holding key officials in the Biden-Harris Administration accountable for the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The withdrawal led to the deaths of 13 American service members.

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Rep. Barry Moore discusses migrant influx in Alabama on radio show

By River Region Times | Sep 19, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore recently appeared on the Jeff Poor Radio Show on FMTalk 1065 to discuss the increase in migrants across Alabama, including his own community in Coffee County.

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Rep. Barry Moore backs bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration

By River Region Times | Sep 19, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore supports continuing resolution with SAVE Act

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Rep. Barry Moore questions Homeland Security official on fentanyl crisis

By River Region Times | Sep 18, 2024

Washington, D.C. - This week, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, questioned Homeland Security Investigations Executive Associate Director Berger on the need to prevent fentanyl from entering the United States.

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Rep. Moore leads letter questioning TSA's facial recognition expansion

By River Region Times | Sep 16, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore has expressed concerns over the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) recent expansion of facial recognition technology at 430 airports across the United States. In a letter to TSA Administrator Pekoske, Moore was joined by Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. Warren Davidson in requesting a written explanation within thirty calendar days on how TSA determined it should expand this technology.

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Rep Barry Moore supports bill protecting US farmland from foreign adversaries

By River Region Times | Sep 11, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) has expressed his support for the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act, introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA). This legislation aims to add the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and take necessary actions to prohibit foreign adversaries from purchasing U.S. agricultural land.

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Rep Barry Moore supports bill restricting Confucius Institutes' influence on US universities

By River Region Times | Sep 10, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) has announced his support for the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Pfluger (R-TX). The legislation aims to prevent Department of Homeland Security funds from being allocated to American universities that host Confucius Institutes or maintain relationships with Chinese entities of concern, including the Chinese Communist Party.

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Rep. Barry Moore criticizes administration's immigration policies after Judiciary Committee report

By River Region Times | Aug 28, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore on new Judiciary Committee report: "Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, every town is a border town"

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Rep. Barry Moore demands answers on release of suspected terrorists

By River Region Times | Aug 22, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) has joined a letter led by Rep. Andy Biggs demanding answers from the Biden-Harris administration regarding the release of two Jordanian nationals, Hasan Yousef Hamdan and Mohammad Khair Dabous, who attempted to illegally access Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.

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Former Alabama police sergeant pleads guilty to civil rights offense

By River Region Times | Aug 16, 2024

Montgomery, Alabama – A former Daleville, Alabama, Police Department sergeant, Ryan Phillips, pleaded guilty yesterday to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights under color of law.

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Former tennis coach sentenced to 25 years for transporting minor across state lines

By River Region Times | Aug 9, 2024

Montgomery, Alabama – United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross announced the sentencing of a former youth tennis coach from Columbus, Georgia for unlawfully transporting a minor across state lines with intent to engage in sexual activity. On August 8, 2024, a federal judge ordered that 51-year-old Leroy Thomas Joyner, Jr. serve 300 months in prison. The judge also mandated that Joyner remain on supervised release for life following his prison term. Federal inmates are not eligible for parole. Restitution to Joyner’s victim will be determined at a later date.

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Rep. Barry Moore criticizes rising national debt under Biden administration

By River Region Times | Jul 29, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore condemned the U.S. national debt, which has reached $35 trillion, only a few months after surpassing $34 trillion on January 4th. This figure equates to $103,827 per citizen and $267,404 for every American taxpayer.

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Rep. Barry Moore calls for task force on Trump assassination attempt

By River Region Times | Jul 25, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) has voted for a resolution to establish a bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump. The proposed task force will have subpoena authority to examine the security lapses that allowed an assailant to come within 150 feet of Trump.

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Rep. Barry Moore backs appropriations bill focusing on energy production

By River Region Times | Jul 25, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore supports Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill

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Rep. Barry Moore condemns ICC treatment of Israeli leaders

By River Region Times | Jul 24, 2024

Rep. Barry Moore condemns ICC treatment of Prime Minister Netanyahu

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Rep. Barry Moore questions FBI Director Wray on Trump assassination attempt

By River Region Times | Jul 24, 2024

Washington, D.C. - This week, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, questioned FBI Director Wray regarding the events at the Trump Rally in Butler, Pennsylvania that led to an assassination attempt.